Money is not important to me because it allows me to acquire material goods.
It's important to me because it maximizes my freedom.
Because of money (or rather a lack of it), I cannot go straight to grad school, cannot go snowboarding in Utah tomorrow, cannot take a trip to Tokyo, etc. etc. etc.
I accept that life is not about what you have. But it many ways it IS about what you can do and what you have done.
Maybe these people who win the Lottery don't realize this, and fritter away their cash on stuff instead of experiences.
Really? Every time I go boarding I barely manage to link two turns before hitting a mogul, launching myself into the air upside-down until I finally find myself planted head-first in the mountain with my Phantom pointing at the sun.
I, too am rather ticked-off by this SWEEPING generalization of the geek population.
I have been working with computers since I was 8 (am now 23), run Linux, WinXP, a PocketPC, write apps for my cell phone, work in tech support, have my ham radio license and also happen to be a personal trainer at my local YMCA, weighing 170 lbs at 16.5% body fat.
Geeks are entirely capable of learning to be fit - especially when they realize how beneficial it is for cognitive ability, reflexes (my Quake game got better when I started working out), and general state of mind.
I really don't think I'm alone here. Speak up, all of you!
... what you're whining about. The people who CARE that there are separate desktops and window managers available for Linux will continue to use them.
Look at StarDock and the other shell replacements for Windows. Those users advanced enough to want more find out about the other options available, and use them.
In fairness, the Zaurus looks to be engineered EXTREMELY well. I really like its design, especially that built-in thumbboard. The production model, hopefully, will really be able to give Casio, Compaq, and HP a run for their money.
On the other hand, I recently ordered an E-200 and eagerly await its arrival.
So, draw your own conclusions.
/me loads Linux on his Casio and wanders off, whistling...
No. Starfleet is the military/exploration arm of the UFP. That is why it recruits from every race of the UFP.
That said, the show has potential. If they write it correctly, instead of "disaster of the week meets technology of the week," it COULD be the best Trek ever.
Doesn't EFNet have a ChanServ of some kind too? They pretty much make it impossible to take ops on a network you don't belong having them. We on Afternet, for example, use the extremely capable X2 ChanServ (available on SourceForge) which is ironclad and maintains userlists for every registered channel.
Uhhh... So what the hell is this deal with people arguing on this. Windows is not the last resort, and it certainly isn't the best system in the world, so why would people act as if its the end of the world?
Games. That's it. People want to play games, and they want to play good games, and they want to do it easily.
Let's face it, folks: X sucks. It's terrible for gaming. Linux/BSD/whatever needs a replacement for X for gaming purposes before gaming companies will start developing for it in earnest.
I go to Fordham University and our IT department isn't worth the shit they eat.
Let's put it this way: They use cable modems as routers (yes, you read that correctly) in such a way as to have entire BUILDINGS HUBBED together (not switched). I'm lucky if I pull down 10KB/s from debian.com when I apt-get dist-upgrade on a GOOD day.
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Money is not important to me because it allows me to acquire material goods.
It's important to me because it maximizes my freedom.
Because of money (or rather a lack of it), I cannot go straight to grad school, cannot go snowboarding in Utah tomorrow, cannot take a trip to Tokyo, etc. etc. etc.
I accept that life is not about what you have. But it many ways it IS about what you can do and what you have done.
Maybe these people who win the Lottery don't realize this, and fritter away their cash on stuff instead of experiences.
Just a thought.
Really? Every time I go boarding I barely manage to link two turns before hitting a mogul, launching myself into the air upside-down until I finally find myself planted head-first in the mountain with my Phantom pointing at the sun.
That could just be me, though.
Another geek in Staten Island? You must be an impostor. I'm convinced that this island in which we live is populated by 4 types of people:
1) Guidos
2) Thugs
3) Wannabe guidos
4) Wannabe thugs
I, too am rather ticked-off by this SWEEPING generalization of the geek population.
I have been working with computers since I was 8 (am now 23), run Linux, WinXP, a PocketPC, write apps for my cell phone, work in tech support, have my ham radio license and also happen to be a personal trainer at my local YMCA, weighing 170 lbs at 16.5% body fat.
Geeks are entirely capable of learning to be fit - especially when they realize how beneficial it is for cognitive ability, reflexes (my Quake game got better when I started working out), and general state of mind.
I really don't think I'm alone here. Speak up, all of you!
What are you talking about? "License to hack" bill?
"Yet another?" We've only got one in New York City, but I love it. Plus it plays all kinds of indie rock on Sundays. Can't beat that.
... what you're whining about. The people who CARE that there are separate desktops and window managers available for Linux will continue to use them.
Look at StarDock and the other shell replacements for Windows. Those users advanced enough to want more find out about the other options available, and use them.
Better idea (MUCH better) than cell modems is StarBand: http://www.starband.com/
It may have high ping latency, but you're not looking to play Quake out of your IT bus.
In fairness, the Zaurus looks to be engineered EXTREMELY well. I really like its design, especially that built-in thumbboard. The production model, hopefully, will really be able to give Casio, Compaq, and HP a run for their money.
On the other hand, I recently ordered an E-200 and eagerly await its arrival.
So, draw your own conclusions.
/me loads Linux on his Casio and wanders off, whistling...
No. Starfleet is the military/exploration arm of the UFP. That is why it recruits from every race of the UFP.
That said, the show has potential. If they write it correctly, instead of "disaster of the week meets technology of the week," it COULD be the best Trek ever.
I'd like to point you to the wonderful example of Farscape, which has had an ongoing story arc and is beautifully acted, written, and directed.
I am hoping against hope that the writers will take some examples from that show and learn how to construct an overarching storyline.
A country as large and economically influential as the US does not have the luxury of not getting involved in other countries' business.
Life is not as simple as the Libertarians would have us believe.
Is that Polish, or Russian written in the Roman alphabet?
I should point out that "Republic" comes from the Latin, "Res publica," which means, literally, "thing of the people."
By the way, I'm joining the Air Force as an officer (graduated 4-year college already). Should I expect the same shit in OTS as in boot camp?
It IS an Akira - stem to stern there is almost no difference.
This is really fucking disappointing. You'd think they could flex SOME creative muscle.
Doesn't EFNet have a ChanServ of some kind too? They pretty much make it impossible to take ops on a network you don't belong having them. We on Afternet, for example, use the extremely capable X2 ChanServ (available on SourceForge) which is ironclad and maintains userlists for every registered channel.
I know who all those people were. Do you know who I am?
Didn't think so.
FAGS ARE RISING
Games. That's it. People want to play games, and they want to play good games, and they want to do it easily.
Let's face it, folks: X sucks. It's terrible for gaming. Linux/BSD/whatever needs a replacement for X for gaming purposes before gaming companies will start developing for it in earnest.
There are better ways to regain perspective than massive destruction and loss of life and quality of life.
Just a thought.
I go to Fordham University and our IT department isn't worth the shit they eat.
Let's put it this way: They use cable modems as routers (yes, you read that correctly) in such a way as to have entire BUILDINGS HUBBED together (not switched). I'm lucky if I pull down 10KB/s from debian.com when I apt-get dist-upgrade on a GOOD day.
Grammar is just bizarre enough to get lots of "WTF ARE YOU SAYING????" comments, plus you attack the OSS movement. A good attempt on all fronts.
Wouldn't this require a PS2 emulator to be bundled with the PS2?
Dibs.
You're not funny.
I would just like to say that Taco has gained several Cool Points for the Barenaked Ladies reference in the Dept. and Title of this article.